Demographics & People — Ashton, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 837 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,200 |
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| Median Age | 38.9 |
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| Total Households | 378 |
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| Family Households | 230 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.16 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.233 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 751 |
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| Black or African American | 7 |
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| Asian | 15 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 91 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 264 |
| German | 188 |
| Other groups | 125 |
| Irish | 95 |
| English | 95 |
| American | 67 |
| Italian | 43 |
| Polish | 30 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| European | 26 |
Language
| English Only | 713 |
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| Spanish | 45 |
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| Population 5+ | 776 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 43 |
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| Population 18+ | 636 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 27.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 4.7% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Ashton, Illinois.
